All Obituaries

Dorothe L. Finna, 82 of Canal Fulton, passed away Sunday, October 14, 2018. Per her wishes cremation has taken place. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date.

Wilma Jean (Snyder) Hardgrove, 80 of North Lawrence died Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Wilma was born October 7, 1937 to the late Harry E. and Thelma Snyder and was a 1955 graduate of Northwest High School. She was a member of Canal Fulton United Methodist Church, the Canal Fulton Heritage Society, Hugs and Stitches and had retired from Echoing Ridge as the Dietary Manager. Wilma was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother and was helpful to many people in the community....

Nancy Ellen Donahue, age 54, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Wednesday, September 19, 2018. She was preceded in death by her son, Ryan Watson. Nancy is survived by her fiance, Tom Fitting; parents, Bob and Nancy Donnenwirth; children, Mike Watson (Danielle), Andy Watson (Kelsey), Sean Donahue and Mackenzie Donahue; grandchildren, Delana and Melanie Watson; sisters, JoAnn Donnenwirth and Peggy Impellizzeri; brother, Bob Donnenwirth (Angie), many nephews, nieces and extended...

Karin I. Sherman 77 of Canal Fulton, passed away on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. She was born on August 25, 1940 in Berlin, Germany. Karin was preceded in death by her daughter Kim Weisser. She is survived by her son Michael, grandsons Matt and Ty Wilczinski, great grandson Carter Wilczinski and sisters Helen and Inje. Karin loved flowers and being outdoors. She enjoyed a variety of music and British comedies. She spoiled various pets over the years. She retired from Merryweather Foam and had...

Abigail E. (Wasley) Mercado, 37 of Canal Fulton, passed away Monday, September 17, 2018 after a lengthy illness. She fought a long fight; she passed her test and has now earned her wings. Born August 8, 1981 in Akron, she was an area resident all of her life graduating from Norton High School Class of '99. Abby worked at Akro-Mills for 18 years, enjoyed traveling to Jekyll Island, Georgia, music, spending time with family and friends, but most of all loved her daughter. Preceded in death...

Lawrence Phillip McCartney, 82 of Barberton, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018. Larry was born on March 23, 1936 in San Antonio, Texas to James and Evelyn Hollingood, and was adopted by Hugh and Inez McCartney on February 10, 1945. Larry was a graduate of Texas State University in San Marcos, Texas and also attended the University of Akron. He was a teacher for more than 30 years, retiring from Coventry Schools in 1986. He was a proud member of Alcoholics Anonymous since January 4,...

Gary W. Snyder, 74 of New Franklin, passed away Thursday, September 13, 2018 at his home. He is survived by his loving wife, Vera (Rohe) Snyder; son, Gary Snyder; sister, Cheryl Franks; brothers, Dennis, Daryl and Wesley Snyder. Per the family's wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

Bleakia V. Whitten, 82, passed away September 17, 2018. Born on March 27, 1936 in Dayton, TN to the late Nola and Ola Hill. She grew up in the hills of Tennessee, with six brothers and one sister. She is preceded in death by brothers, Ceamon, Alvin and Charles. She is survived by sister, Betty and brothers, Earl, Kineard, and Dallas. She received her education degree from Kent State University in Kent, OH. She was employed at Massillon City Schools as a second grade teacher, in Massillon,...

Clayton L. Hopper, 69 of Canal Fulton, passed away Wednesday, September 12, 2018 after a long battle with MS. Born April 15, 1949 to the late Lewis Clayton "Curly" and Dorothy (Titman) Hopper, he was a life resident of Canal Fulton, 1967 graduate of Northwest High School and attended Cleveland State for Engineering. Clayton was the owner and president of Astro-Tec Inc, Canal Fulton, for whom he travelled the world. He was a member of the former Kiwanis club of Canal Fulton and for...

Louise Margaret Harshfield Betsch, 82, of the Chapel Hill Community, Canal Fulton passed away, Saturday, September 15, 2018 at Chapel Hill. Lou was born January 18, 1936, in Berea, Ohio, to the late Elizabeth Corelli Brown and Hiram Wayne Harshfield and had been a resident of Chapel Hill Community for the past three years. She was a graduate of North High School in Columbus and received a B.S. degree in Social Work from the Ohio State University. She was a social worker in both Columbus and...